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For emergencies on dayhikes, a disposable plastic rain poncho and/or mylar space blanket sounds reasonable in moderate climates. They don't cost or weigh much. Of course you may want more in more demanding climates. A headlamp or flashlight is good to have as well and doesn't have to weigh much either.

Brian
...and there came to be a day, all too soon, that I became aware that I could travel no more on my long journey. Though I did not arrive where I had planned, I believe that here is exactly where I am supposed to be...